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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very comparable but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX850 was launched 4 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX850 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 GX850 WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2017February 2012Fresher by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic GX850

 WG-2 GPS GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 GX850 WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX850 offers physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX850 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and WG-2 GPS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GX850 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer GX850 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography details
66
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography advice
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
52
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography features
79
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (210 per charge)
70
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Alternative name Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2017-01-04 2012-02-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $548 $300